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Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte are each suspended for Manchester United’s final match of 2024 in opposition to Newcastle United tomorrow.
They be a part of the injured Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount on the checklist of absentees.
Marcus Rashford has been ignored of the final 4 squads amidst rumours that he could depart the membership within the January window, so he, too may very well be unavailable.
With the heavy fixture schedule, head coach Ruben Amorim would most likely have favored to rotate his squad however he’s left with few choices this time round.
Andre Onana shall be in objective and shall be hoping to return to his wonderful early season type after a few error-strewn weeks.
Matthijs de Ligt is anticipated to return in defence. He’ll most likely be accompanied by Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, with Leny Yoro dropping again to the bench. Jonny Evans is an alternative choice.
The choices for the holding midfield positions are Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Kobbie Mainoo and Toby Collyer. The latter might be not match-fit sufficient to start out the sport and Mainoo may very well be rested, so we predict the acquainted and skilled Brazil-Denmark pivot shall be chosen.
Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot will most likely proceed within the wing again roles. Tyrell Malacia is an alternative choice however Amorim’s makes an attempt to get him in control after a protracted layoff have thus far confirmed unsuccessful and we expect it unlikely he shall be risked once more.
Amorim has been very sparing in his use of Alejandro Garnacho of late however will all the opposite absentees, it absolutely have to be time for him to be recalled. He would are available at left inside ahead, with Amad on the precise.
Antony is an alternative choice, particularly if the boss thinks Amad wants a break. He did look slightly jaded in opposition to Wolves on Boxing Day.
Up prime, it’s again to the straight alternative between Rasmus Hojlund and Josh Zirkzee. Each are struggling to impress, however we expect simply primarily based on rotation, it is going to be the Dutchman that will get the nod tomorrow.
There may very well be a spot up for grabs on the bench for a teen, with locations for Altay Bayindir, Yoro, Malacia, Evans, Mainoo, Collyer, Antony and Hojlund leaving another spot to be stuffed.
Right here, then, is our predicted line-up for tomorrow’s 8pm GMT kick-off:
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